Between singing, this bird takes a moment to shake up his feathers, which has a comical effect. The songbird has a beautifully coloured blue breast. This picture of the bluethroat is also available as a double A6 greeting card via www.karlaleeftink.com, card no 82.
Karla Leeftink prefers to photograph in the peace and quiet of early mornings with a hint of mysterious mist. The Drentsche-Aa region and the Reest valley are ideal for this with their frequently occurring misty landscapes. She also likes the wide open Wadden Sea landscapes and rough Norwegian fjord landscapes... Read more…